Community Living Hosting Silent Auction This Thursday To Raise Money For United Way Campaign

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Community Living Peterborough is hosting a Silent Auction to raise money for the 2012 United Way Campaign this Thursday (November 22nd).

Community Living, a United Way member agency, have set this year’s goal at $10,000—up from the $8,000 they raised last year.

The auction is open to anyone in the community, and takes place at the Community Living head office at 223 Aylmer Street from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. this Thursday.

Examples of some of the auction items available include:

1. 2 Floor seats to the Tracey Morgan stand-up comedy show at Casino Rama for January 26th, 2013

2. One Year Membership to Tamarac Golf and Country Club (valued at $1,050)

3. Two, 30 minute scenic flights for 3 people in a Cessna 172 airplane (sightseeing over Peterborough from Vector Air)

4. 2 tickets to any game (minus playoffs) from the Peterborough Petes

5. Sunday brunch for two at Chemong Lodge

6. Round of Golf for 3 with CPGA Professional James Clark (plus 2 power carts) from Oshawa Golf & Country Club

7. One month membership to GoodLife Fitness (valued at $150)

8. Guess Sunglasses (valued at $80.00)

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Three Days Grace Comes Home To Peterborough For 3 Benefit Concerts In December

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Photo courtesy Threedaysgrace.com Three Days Grace have announced three special shows that will take place here in their hometown of Peterborough on December 11th, 12, and 13th at The Venue.

Each night will benefit a charity specifically chosen by the band that has a special place in their lives.
 
* December 11th will benefit The James Fund, the largest umbrella organization for neuroblastoma families in Canada, and whose reach extends into the U.S. and around the globe. 
 
* December 12th will benefit Road Recovery, which is dedicated to helping young people battle addiction and other adversities by harnessing the influence of entertainment industry professionals who have confronted similar crises and now wish to share their experience, knowledge and resources.
 
* December 13th will benefit The Herbie Fund, whose mission is to bring children from around the world to The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) for life-saving or life-altering surgeries—surgeries that are not available to them in their home countries because of high costs and lack of medical expertise.
 
Tickets for the shows, which are presented by The Wolf 101.5, are on sale now and available at all Ticketmaster outlets, Livenation.com and through the Rogers Wireless Box office or by texting ‘tickets’ to 4849.

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Get Your "I'd Rather Be In Peterborough" T-Shirt This Month & Donation Goes To Movember

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Buy one of these tees this month to show your community spirit, and $2 from every sale goes to Movember. These tees have been spotted in NY, Peru, San Diego, Apsley—and of course Peterborough! Tweet Pete Dalliday or email him to find out how to purchase one.

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Spanky's Epic Ping Pong Movember Tourney Taking Place Saturday, November 17th

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It's the night when table tennis legends are born—mostly in their own minds, but who cares?

Sign up now at Spanky's for their 3rd Annual Ping Pong tournament happening November 17th, starting at 5 p.m. sharp.

This fun night—there is sure to be a great rally or two—is also a fundraiser for Movember, so bring your Mo Bros along and fans to cheer you on.

PTBOCanada is a proud sponsor—and participant again—this year.

 

 

 

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Habitat for Humanity & The Brick Asking You To Cast Your Vote

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The Brick has teamed up with Habitat for Humanity once again this year, and will be donating a second home to a community in Canada. Last year a family in Stratford was awarded a home and this year we are hoping that Peterborough will be chosen as the next community awarded this opportunity. Cast your votes here in hopes that a deserving family in our area will have the opportunitiy for a new home to call their very own.

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Julie Morris]

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The United Way's Coats For Kids Drive Is On

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The annual United Way Coats for Kids campaign has kicked off, with the call going out for winter coats and snowpants for kids. The campaign runs October 15th through October 26th. As long as they are in good enough shape, drop them off at one of these local cleaners...

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Julie Morris]


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Brides For Breast Cancer Event October 27th At The Venue

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Tickets are $30 each or two for $50, and are available by contacting bridesforbreastcancer@gmail.com. Tickets purchased before October 1st enter you into the Early Bird draw for a limo ride to the event and updo’s for two provided by Bloodline Parlour. Visit their Facebook page for updates on event news and prize information.

[Brides For Breast Cancer Facebook]

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Spanky's Hosting Its 2nd Annual Golf Classic For Crohn's September 20th

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Spanky's 1st annual golf classic raising money for Crohn's research was such a success last year that they're doing it again this year.

This fun event for a great cause includes lunch, prizes, dinner and a round of golf, and takes place Thursday, September 20th at the Quarry.

Contact Spanky's David Koski at davidrkoski@gmail.com to enter now.

 

 

 

 

 

 


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PtboPics: The Smiles Were Everywhere Despite The Rainy Day For Dragon Boat Festival 2012

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Catching raindrops on his tongue

The ducks didn't seem to mind the rain one bitPeeking out from the safety of the shelter

 

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]

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1,000 Rubber Ducks To Be Released In Jackson Creek On Canada Day

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On Canada Day, there will be a special rubber duck race in support of breast cancer research and treatment at PRHC put on by the Kinsmen Club of Peterborough.

A total of 1,000 numbered rubber ducks will be released at Charlotte Mews in the downtown. The rubber ducks will race down Jackson Creek to the finish line beside the Holiday Inn at Little Lake.  

Tickets will be sold that correspond to the numbered ducks, for $5 a duck or $20 for a flock of 5 ducks.   

Prizes will be awarded for the first 3 ducks to finish: $1,000 for 1st, $350 for 2nd and $150 for 3rd. 
 
Tickets are available at the following locations (or contact canadadayduckrace@hotmail.com for more info):

* Lansdowne Place Mall, June 9th & 10th
* Flat Rate Realty, 725 Park St South
* Craftworks, 124 Lindsay Rd
* Air Force Association 428 Wing, 274 King St

 

 

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